Bastard Territory

TOURING April 6-23

by Stephen Carleton

The hot hit of 2014 in Darwin and Cairns now tours Brisbane, Ipswich and Townsville.

Bastard Territory is a confessional human drama about a man and a city, carving out an identity. Mixing wry humour, raw insight, a dash of Tennessee Williams and a killer 60s and 70s soundtrack, it’s a powerful and affecting yarn.

It’s Darwin in 2001 and Russell and his boyfriend run The Tectonic Plate, a hip cafe, art gallery and queer cabaret dive. Its walls are about to be shaken by some earth-shattering truths in this new Australian play.

Reviews

“This new play takes us on a journey through the last third of the 20th century and into the 21st, when a rapidly changing Australia needs to find a new identity, one that suits its Asia-Pacific location and a rapidly growing multi-cultural population. The play is about identity – of the person, of the family, of the nation….the production is enjoyable and thought-provoking. You’ll go home and think about it for weeks.” – Glyn Davies, ArtsHub

“Bastard Territory is a well-crafted, intelligent and entertaining new Australian play.” – Nicola Fearn, Real Time

“Bastard Territory deals with some difficult subjects but with such humor and amusing interplay that the audience remains engaged and entertained throughout – the three acts fly by and you are left wanting more. The Cast was superb.” – Pasco Rogato, Cairns Sun.

“Stephen Carleton has written a very strong play with great storytelling, complemented with powerful ensemble acting as well as individual performances.” – Denise Carter, The Cairns Post.

Supporters

JUTE Theatre Company acknowledges the support of The Playing Queensland Fund and arTour, initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

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